Beverly I. Zimler was born, raised, and educated in New York City. She attended Art and Design High School, and Manhattanville and Queens Colleges, and has taught the subjects of art and Special Education in the New York City school system for twenty-three years. She exhibits life drawings, loves poetry, literature, and films, enjoys knitting and crocheting, cooking and gardening, piano, tennis, swimming, and photography. Beverly is happiest spending quality time talking and laughing with her fascinating family and friends.